The Swan, Lavenham

Hotel Description

In the Suffolk countryside, between Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, this beautifully preserved 15th-century building is now a luxurious 4-star hotel with a 2 AA Rosette award-winning restaurant.

Close to Ipswich, Lavenham is one of the best-preserved Tudor villages in Britain and The Swan is perhaps one of England's finest historic hotels. The building has been carefully restored and beautifully renovated, with ancient oak beams, large open fireplaces and a minstrel gallery blending beautifully with rich furnishings and fabrics.

Decorated in warm, relaxing colours, the en suite rooms combine beautiful period features with contemporary facilities, including plasma flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee.

The Swan prides itself in serving the very best of modern British cuisine, made using fresh, locally sourced seasonal ingredients. There is a range of dining options; from the informal Garden lounge and historic Old Bar to al fresco dining in the garden, or fine dining in the elegant Gallery Restaurant.

8/10 Overall rating

Guest Services

• General: Pets Allowed, Safety Deposit Box, 24-Hour Front Desk, Heating, Restaurant, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Luggage Storage, Bar, Parking, Free Parking, Garden.
• Services: Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Shoe Shine, Fax/Photocopying, Ironing Service, Laundry, Bridal Suite, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Currency Exchange, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Room Service.

Restaurants and Bars

Our 2 Rosette award winning restaurant is simply, yet elegantly decorated with well spaced tables laid with white linen cloths. The Minstrel's Gallery, with its fine oak panelling acts as an exquisite backdrop for themed evenings and is a topic of conversation for those with historic-fuelled imagination.

Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 14:30 - 00:00 hours
• Check Out: 11:00 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 17.5 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All children under 16 years stay free of charge for extra beds. All older children or adults are charged 100 % of the room stay per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.

Directions

The Swan is situated just a short drive away from Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds in the picturesque village of Lavenham. Taking the A134 from Bury St Edmunds to Sudbury turn onto the A1141 towards Lavenham. The Hotel is situated on the High street in the heart of Lavenham.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation